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Very Large West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Stepped Cross Very Large West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Stepped Cross Very Large West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Stepped Cross Very Large West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Stepped Cross Very Large West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Stepped Cross Very Large West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Stepped Cross
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LOT 1066

Very Large West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Stepped Cross

CIRCA 2300-2000 B.C.

2 3/8 in. (79 grams, 60 mm).

Square in plan with chevron handle, openwork stepped saltire design.

Provenance

Ex collection of a late London gentleman, 1990s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 1066

Very Large West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Stepped Cross

Estimate £180 - 240€210 - 280 (for guidance only)$240 - 320 (for guidance only)

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